Supreme Court

Case: 22-0229    
22-0229
03/23/2022
Petition for Writ of Mandamus
IN RE GREG ABBOTT IN HIS OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF TEXAS; JAIME MASTERS IN HER OFFICIAL CAPACITY AS COMMISSIONER OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES; AND THE TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF FAMILY AND PROTECTIVE SERVICES 
 
Appellate Briefs
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Description▲▼RemarksDocument
05/15/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letters submitted by Ron Beal.
05/13/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Letter submitted by Ron Beal.
04/01/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Pending Pro Hac Vice Motions- Amicus Brief submitted on behalf of American Academy of Pediatrics, et al.
04/01/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf on Ron Beal of Waco, Texas.
04/01/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Transgender Education Network of Texas, et al., submitted by J. Richard Hammett, et al., of Baker McKenzie LLP., of Houston, Texas.
03/31/2022Reply to Petition for Writ of MandamusRelator Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Greg Abbott, et al.
03/30/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Current and Former Employees of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, et al., submitted by Holt M. Lackey of Ellwanger Law, LLLP, of Austin, Texas.
03/30/2022Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus FiledReal Parties in Interest Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Medical Association submitted by Donald P. Wilcox, et al., of Austin, Texas.  
03/29/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ron Beal of Waco, Texas.
03/25/2022Amicus Curiae Brief receivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, et al., submitted by Greg R. Wehrer of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, of Houston, Texas.
03/25/2022Amicus Curiae Letter ReceivedReceived (instead of filed) Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ron Beal of Waco, Texas.
03/23/2022Petition for Writ of Mandamus filedRelator Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Greg Abbott, et al.
Case Events
Date▲▼Event Type▲▼Disposition▲▼RemarksDocument
06/20/2022Certified cys of cost bill sent to attys of record  Cost Bill Issued
05/15/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letters submitted by Ron Beal.
05/13/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Letter submitted by Ron Beal.
05/13/2022Dissenting opinion issued.Issued Justice Blacklock delivered an opinion dissenting as to Part III, in which Justice Boyd and Justice Devine joined.
05/13/2022Concurring Opinion issued.Issued Justice Lehrmann delivered a concurring opinion.
05/13/2022Opinion issuedPetition for writ of mandamus is conditionally granted in part Pursuant to TRAP 52.8(c), without hearing oral argument, the Court conditionally grants the writ of mandamus in part and denies it in part.
(5/13/2022 3:34:57 PM) 220229d.pdf, 220229c.pdf, 220229.pdf
05/13/2022Mandamus granted pursuant to TRAP 52.8 
05/13/2022Petition for Writ of Mandamus disposedPetition granted pursuant to TRAP 52.8(c)
05/13/2022Motion to Stay DisposedFiling dismissed as moot Relators' Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief dismissed as moot
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Mary Kelly Persyn's Admission Pro hac Vice is granted.
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Mary Kelly Persyn is granted.
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Rafael M. Langer-Osuna's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Rafael M. Langer-Osuna is granted.
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Rafael M. Langer-Osuna filed on behalf of American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, et al.
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Greg R. Wehrer in Support of Mary Kelly Persyn's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, et al.
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Mary Kelly Persyn filed on behalf of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, et al.
04/08/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Greg W. Wehrer in Support of Rafael M. Langer-Osuna’s Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, et al.
04/07/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of M'Alyssa B. Mecenas' Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
04/07/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for M'Alyssa B. Mecenas is granted.
04/07/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of David Brown's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
04/07/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for David Brown is granted.
04/01/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney J. Richard Hammett in Support of M’Alyssa B. Mecenas' Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of the Transgender Education Network of Texas, et al.
04/01/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for M’Alyssa B. Mecenas filed on behalf of the Transgender Education Network of Texas, et al.
04/01/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of David Brown filed on behalf of the Transgender Education Network of Texas, et al.
04/01/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney J. Richard Hammett in Support of David Brown's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Transgender Education Network of Texas, et al.
04/01/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Pending Pro Hac Vice Motions- Amicus Brief submitted on behalf of American Academy of Pediatrics, et al.
04/01/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf on Ron Beal of Waco, Texas.
04/01/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Transgender Education Network of Texas, et al., submitted by J. Richard Hammett, et al., of Baker McKenzie LLP., of Houston, Texas.
04/01/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of M. Currey Cook's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
04/01/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice of M. Currey Cook is granted.
04/01/2022Notice from Counsel of a change in address  Notice of Change of Address of Shelly L. Skeen filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for M. Currey Cook filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Shelly L. Skeen in Support of M. Currey Cook's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Reply to Petition for Writ of Mandamus  Reply in Support of Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Greg Abbott, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Karen L. Loewy's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Karen L. Loewy is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Shelly L. Skeen in Support of Karen L. Loewy's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Karen L. Loewy filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Omar Gonzalez-Pagan is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Shelly L. Skeen in Support of Omar Gonzalez-Pagan's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Omar Gonzalez-Pagan filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Camilla B. Taylor's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Kathleen L. Xu's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Camilla B. Taylor is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Kathleen L. Xu is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Shelly L. Skeen in Support of Camilla B. Taylor's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Camilla B. Taylor filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Anjana Samant's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Anjana Samant is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of James D. Esseks' Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion of Resident Attorney in Support of Chase Strangio's Admission Pro Hac Vice is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for James D. Esseks is granted.
03/31/2022Pro hac vice motion disposedFiling granted Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Chase Strangio is granted.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Brian Klosterboer in Support of Kathleen L. Xu's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Kathleen L. Xu filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Brian Klosterboer in Support of Anjana Samant's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Anjana Samant filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion of Resident Attorney Brian Klosterboer in Support of James D. Esseks's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion of Resident Attorney Brian Klosterboer in Support of Chase Strangio's Admission Pro Hac Vice filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Unopposed Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for James D. Esseks filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Pro hac vice motion filed  Motion for Admission Pro Hac Vice for Chase Strangio filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of Current and Former Employees of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services, et al., submitted by Holt M. Lackey of Ellwanger Law, LLLP, of Austin, Texas.
03/30/2022Phone call from Clerk's Office  Call made to counsel for Real Parties in Interest.
03/30/2022Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus Filed  Response to Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/30/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the Texas Medical Association submitted by Donald P. Wilcox, et al., of Austin, Texas.  
03/29/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ron Beal of Waco, Texas.
03/25/2022Amicus Curiae Brief received  Amicus Curiae Brief received on behalf of the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, et al., submitted by Greg R. Wehrer of Squire Patton Boggs (US) LLP, of Houston, Texas.
03/25/2022Response to Motion filed  Response to Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief filed on behalf of Jane Doe, et al.
03/25/2022Amicus Curiae Letter Received  Amicus Curiae Letter received on behalf of Ron Beal of Waco, Texas.
03/23/2022Supreme Court of Texas Requested Response  Requested response to both Relators' Emergency Motion for Temporary Relief and to the petition for writ of mandamus.  The response to the motion is due no later than 12 p.m., Friday, March 25, 2022 and the response to the mandamus is due no later than 12 p.m., Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
03/23/2022Case Record Filed   Mandamus Record filed on behalf of Greg Abbott, et al.
03/23/2022Motion to Stay Filed   Emergency Motion for Relief filed on behalf of Greg Abbott, et al.
03/23/2022Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed  Petition for Writ of Mandamus filed on behalf of Greg Abbott, et al.
Calendars
Set Date▲▼Calendar Type▲▼Reason Set▲▼Remarks▲▼
06/20/2022Case StoredCase stored.e-stored
Parties
Party▲▼Party Type▲▼Representative▲▼
Equality TexasAmicus CuriaeCassandra Mott
J. Richard Hammett
Brooke Granger
Emily Nash
Lindsay Brett
Current and Former Employees of Texas Department of Family and Protective Services Amicus CuriaeMr. Holt M. Lackey
Beal, RonAmicus CuriaeMr. Ron Beal
First Focus on ChildrenAmicus CuriaeMr. Greg Wehrer
Mary Kelly Persyn
Rafael M. Langer-Osuna
American Academy of Pediatrics and Additional National and State Medical and Mental Health OrganizationsAmicus CuriaeMr. David S. Coale
Kyle Gardner
Transgender Education Network of TexasAmicus CuriaeCassandra Mott
Ms. M'Alyssa B. Mecenas
Lindsay Brett
Emily Nash
Mr. David Brown
J. Richard Hammett
Brooke Granger
S., T.Amicus CuriaeLindsay Brett
Brooke Granger
Cassandra Mott
Emily Nash
J. Richard Hammett
Diaz, EdwardAmicus CuriaeCassandra Mott
Emily Nash
Brooke Granger
J. Richard Hammett
Lindsay Brett
Children’s Advocacy InstituteAmicus CuriaeMr. Greg Wehrer
Rafael M. Langer-Osuna
Mary Kelly Persyn
W., C.Amicus CuriaeCassandra Mott
Emily Nash
Lindsay Brett
J. Richard Hammett
Brooke Granger
W., A.Amicus Curiae 
M., A.Amicus CuriaeBrooke Granger
Cassandra Mott
Emily Nash
J. Richard Hammett
Lindsay Brett
Bryant, RebekahAmicus CuriaeLindsay Brett
J. Richard Hammett
Cassandra Mott
Emily Nash
Brooke Granger
Beal, RonAmicus CuriaeMr. Ron Beal
S., J.Amicus CuriaeBrooke Granger
Cassandra Mott
J. Richard Hammett
Lindsay Brett
Emily Nash
Bryant, ChetAmicus CuriaeJ. Richard Hammett
Brooke Granger
Lindsay Brett
Emily Nash
Cassandra Mott
Mooney, MeganReal Party in Interest Mr. John Ormiston
Savannah Kumar
Ms. Madeleine Dwertman
Mr. Brian Klosterboer
Mr. Paul Castillo
Nischay Bhan
Mr. Derek R. McDonald
Andre Segura
Ms. Susan Cannon Kennedy
Mr. David Goode
Brandt Roessler
Ms. Shelly L. Skeen
Nicholas Guillory
Texas Medical AssociationAmicus CuriaeMr. Eamon J. Reilly
Mr. Donald P. Wilcox
Ms. Kelly M. Walla
Texas State Employees UnionAmicus CuriaeMr. Holt M. Lackey
Richie, AaronAmicus CuriaeLindsay Brett
Brooke Granger
Emily Nash
J. Richard Hammett
Cassandra Mott
A., A.Amicus CuriaeEmily Nash
Lindsay Brett
Cassandra Mott
J. Richard Hammett
Brooke Granger
John Doe, individually and as parent and next friend of Mary Doe, a minorReal Party in Interest Nicholas Guillory
Savannah Kumar
Ms. Shelly L. Skeen
Nischay Bhan
Brandt Roessler
Mr. John Ormiston
Mr. David Goode
M. Currey Cook
Mr. Brian Klosterboer
Mr. Derek R. McDonald
Andre Segura
Mr. Paul Castillo
Ms. Madeleine Dwertman
Greg Abbott in his Official Capacity as Governor of the State of TexasRelatorMr. Christopher Hilton
Ms. Courtney Corbello
Mr. Ryan Kercher
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Brent Webster
Mr. Judd Stone II
Ms. Natalie Thompson
S., L.Amicus CuriaeLindsay Brett
Cassandra Mott
Brooke Granger
Emily Nash
J. Richard Hammett
Futures Without ViolenceAmicus CuriaeRafael M. Langer-Osuna
Mary Kelly Persyn
Mr. Greg Wehrer
FosterClubAmicus CuriaeMr. Greg Wehrer
Mary Kelly Persyn
Rafael M. Langer-Osuna
The National Association of Social Workers (NASW)Amicus CuriaeMr. Greg Wehrer
Mary Kelly Persyn
Rafael M. Langer-Osuna
American Professional Society on the Abuse of ChildrenAmicus CuriaeRafael M. Langer-Osuna
Mary Kelly Persyn
Mr. Greg Wehrer
Jaime Masters in her Official Capacity of Commissioner of the Department of Family and Protective ServicesRelatorMr. Christopher Hilton
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Brent Webster
Ms. Natalie Thompson
Mr. Judd Stone II
Ms. Courtney Corbello
Mr. Ryan Kercher
The Kempe Center for the Prevention and Treatment of Child AbuseAmicus CuriaeRafael M. Langer-Osuna
Mr. Greg Wehrer
Mary Kelly Persyn
W., M.Amicus CuriaeBrooke Granger
Emily Nash
Cassandra Mott
Lindsay Brett
J. Richard Hammett
The National Foundation to End Child Abuse and Neglect (EndCAN)Amicus CuriaeMary Kelly Persyn
Mr. Greg Wehrer
Rafael M. Langer-Osuna
Jane Doe, individually and as parent and next friend of Mary Doe, a minorReal Party in Interest Ms. Kathleen L. Xu
Mr. John Ormiston
Ms. Karen L. Loewy
Mr. Brian Klosterboer
Nischay Bhan
Mr. David Goode
Chase Strangio
Mr. Omar Gonzalez-Pagan
Camilla B. Taylor
Andre Segura
Mr. Derek R. McDonald
Nicholas Guillory
Ms. Madeleine Dwertman
Mr. Paul Castillo
Savannah Kumar
Ms. Shelly L. Skeen
Mr. James D. Esseks
Brandt Roessler
Ms. Anjana Samant
iFosterAmicus CuriaeMr. Greg Wehrer
Rafael M. Langer-Osuna
Mary Kelly Persyn
Richie, ErikaAmicus CuriaeCassandra Mott
Lindsay Brett
Brooke Granger
Emily Nash
J. Richard Hammett
The Texas Department of Family And Protective ServicesRelatorMs. Courtney Corbello
Mr. Christopher Hilton
Mr. Judd Stone II
Mr. Ryan Kercher
Ms. Natalie Thompson
Atty. Gen. W. Kenneth Paxton Jr.
Mr. Brent Webster
Richie, LandonAmicus Curiae 
Social CurrentAmicus CuriaeMary Kelly Persyn
Rafael M. Langer-Osuna
Mr. Greg Wehrer
The Court of Appeals for the Third District of Texas, AustinRespondent 
Court of Appeals Information:
Grant 
___ SW3d ___, 03-21-22 
3rd Court of Appeals 
Honorable Per Curiam 
Trial Court Information
201st District Court 
Travis 
Honorable Amy Clark-Meachum 
D-1-GN-22-000977